Thorius arboreus
| Thorius arboreus | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Thorius |
| Species: | T. arboreus |
| Binomial name | |
| Thorius arboreus Hanken & Wake, 1994 | |
Thorius arboreus is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is the smallest species of all salamanders.
References
- Parra Olea, G. & Wake, D. 2004. Thorius arboreus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.